A Taste of Racism in Old Habana – 2007
A Taste of Racism in Old Habana – 2007 by Francisco G. Gómez August of 2007: my excitement was on overload as my friend D ( Dean Warren Schomburg ) […]
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble – Tale of Two Waters
Photo galleries from the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble’s October 19 presentation of “Tale of Two Waters” at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Raíces Cultural Center Student Ensemble – North Plainfield Farmer’s Market Festival, September 16, 2017
On September 16, 2017, the Raíces Cultural Center Student Ensemble, under the direction of Francisco G. Gómez, performed at the North Plainfield Farmer’s Market Festival. Check out the photo gallery […]
Food, Music and Culture = EcoCulture
by Francisco G. Gómez Recently I was asked why Raíces’ mission had strayed so far away from the Arts. As all things evolve through the processes of experience, connections and […]
D.I.Y. Fridays – Homemade Organic Adobo
by Nicole Wines Adobo is often used in Caribbean cooking, as well as many other Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese cuisines. It is super simple to make your own adobo […]
Malanga…Que Bueno!
When speaking about food that is prepared in Caribbean culinary fashion, Malanga always comes to mind.
Mata Siguaraya
En mi cuba nace una mata, que sin permiso no se puede tumba eh. No se puede tumba eh, porque son Orisa. Esa mata nace en el monte, esa mata tiene poder. Esa mata es Siguaraya!
Guanábana – One of Nature’s Miracle Fruits
Learn about the healing properties of Guanábana (Annona Muricata), better known as Sour Sop in the English language.